Casting directors are now casting actors, models, and talent to work on Monday, December 17th in Brooklyn, New York City.

Producers are seeking the following types:

GWCI is seeking NON UNION AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN AND WOMEN to portray 1960s Protesters for the new EPIX series GODFATHER OF HARLEM!

About Godfather of Harlem:

CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 26: Actor Forest Whitaker attends the photo-call of ‘Zulu’ during the 66th Cannes Film Festival on May 26, 2013 in Cannes, France. (Andrea Raffin / Shutterstock.com)

Forest Whitaker will star in the EPIX series Godfather of Harlem. According to Variety, “The series is titled “Godfather of Harlem.” It will tell the true story of crime boss Bumpy Johnson (Whitaker), who in the early 1960s returned after 10 years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles. With the streets controlled by the Italian mob, Bumpy takes on the Genovese crime family to regain control. During the brutal battle, he forms an alliance with radical preacher Malcolm X, catching his political rise in the crosshairs of social upheaval and a mob war that threatens to tear the city apart.”

How to audition?

To audition for a role on Godfather of Harlem, check out the casting call breakdown below.

Must be 18 yrs old or older. Tri-state area locals ONLY!
Must be okay getting a 1960s haircut and men being clean shaven on the day. No modern haircuts, no edging or fades. Must be okay working around atmospheric smoke. No wool allergies.

If interested & available, please email [email protected] with the following information:
-Full Name
-Your union status (sag-aftra or non union)
-Phone Number
-Avail for fitting date Fri 12/7
-Avail for work date Mon 12/17
-SIZES: Men: Height, weight, jacket, neck, sleeve, waist, inseam and shoe. Women: Height, weight, dress, bust/waist/hip, shoe.
-Confirm you are local to the Tri State area
-Please note if you have been prefit for GODFATHER OF HARLEM before
-What ID will you be bringing to set to fill out an I-9?
-Please attach (2-3) good quality photos, candid, non professional that clearly depict your CURRENT LOOK! No silly faces or filters!
-Confirm you are comfortable receiving a 1960’s hair cut
-Men: Are you comfortable being clean shaven on the day of work?
-Do you have any visible tattoos?

***subject line should say “FACEBOOK PROTESTER”

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